Alison, Our P. hookeri has ridges on the scape that appear spirally. Have
not noticed any such ridges on the P. orbiculata.
               The two basal leaves are considerably smaller in  P hookeri.
Also, as Sal, said, P. hookeri has a much shorter scape.     Gale
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From: Sally Rooney <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2001 9:10 PM
Subject: Re: Platanthera hookeri


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